A few days of van life in “Nomadland” aka Quartzsite Arizona!

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  • @TheQueenIsWithin
    @TheQueenIsWithin Рік тому +37

    Aww that Thanksgiving get together seemed sooo nice. I'm so glad you found a community.

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 Рік тому +11

    Thank you for sharing your idea to keep the desert rats out of your van, the new water bottles, heat and such wonderful food gatherings with the community. Stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

  • @geraldoyo1
    @geraldoyo1 Рік тому +49

    Maybe you should get a cat companion to travel with you. That would deter the mice for sure . If you're not a cat person then I would by some of those cheap wooden mouse traps and set a few out with peanut butter on them. That way for a minimal price you may be able to end that problem. Good luck!

    • @miamiflorida6965
      @miamiflorida6965 Рік тому +7

      Yes, get a cat - he/she will run any all animals out of the van, including insects!

    • @serenityjewel
      @serenityjewel Рік тому +10

      Taking care of a pet in a vehicle is a pain, especially a cat in a small vehicle.

    • @flyinhawaiian7226
      @flyinhawaiian7226 Рік тому +2

      No cats in dessert!! We lose them to coyotes all the time out here!!! Get peppermint oil! Put all around tires and keep a light under vehicle and in your engine with hood up.

    • @Beach_Guy
      @Beach_Guy Рік тому +3

      ​@@flyinhawaiian7226miss the part where she said she tried peppermint oil & it didn't work? 😎

  • @gloriabass9945
    @gloriabass9945 Рік тому +4

    The 1 thing I love about baby girl right here is her channel is the real deal, she's real so glad to be a subscriber.

  • @Datzneat
    @Datzneat Рік тому +4

    You sold the heck out of those bottles. Lol A few more sponsor spots like that and they'll be throwing enough Benjamin's at you that you'll be able to get a new rig with working doors. I'm grateful to you for you sharing your tid bits with us. Also mice aren't lazily finding their way up into cars like it's a Sunday stroll. Haha.

  • @scottward1002
    @scottward1002 Рік тому +12

    Looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends so happy for you happy trails🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

  • @tregriffin2690
    @tregriffin2690 Рік тому

    I absolutely love your videos youre so genuine and cute and i just love watching your vids i found u yesterday and ive just about watch all your vids so far lol u really need u a dog or cat to stay with u I find having my cat as an introvert he really helps me thru my depression i know u talked about having sepression since childhood and so have I i can relate big time. Oh and love the cowboys sweater ive always been a hardcore cowboys fan I hope we win this game Monday lol but anyways keep up the good vids I'll continue to watch and if u ever need someone to chat with when youre feeling down im here its always nice to have some one to chat with who can relate to mental health issues cuz others dont fully understand us oh and not gonna lie for someone who sits around in their van all the time u be slaying it girl u fine haha oh and my parents had that same van 2 of them when I was younger those are great vans

  • @debbiebrantley61
    @debbiebrantley61 Рік тому +2

    This channel is great & so is “roaming reckless”I love both of these women

  • @sicem328
    @sicem328 Рік тому +3

    Glad you had a good Thanksgiving. Continue to be safe and always be aware if your surroundings. Take care

  • @cindysackett4942
    @cindysackett4942 Рік тому +3

    You can put a couple of buckets half filled with water. The mice need water, they climb in and drown. That's been my method and I live off grid here in Arizona and mice are a major problem. They will even eat the wires in your vehicle. Good luck with your mouse prevention.

    • @stanb990
      @stanb990 8 місяців тому

      Nope
      Mice don't need to drink
      They get all the moisture they need from the food they eat

  • @lizpope8403
    @lizpope8403 Рік тому +2

    Happy Sunday! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving with your community. Please stay safe and alert.

  • @bernie6956
    @bernie6956 Рік тому +4

    First of all, I love that you shared the memories of you and your father enjoying the Dallas Cowboys loses. No one confided in me, when the Cowboys were designated as Americas Team. I'm pleased to see your with a caravan of like minded people and are in a safe, comfortable, environment. Lastly, you need to consider yourself as an NMR - No Makeup Required. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @Malini108
    @Malini108 Рік тому

    I know you bring so much joy to all those old folks haha. I was always the youngest when I lived on the road. I got trained in scrabble by retired teachers out there. But yea I know they really appreciate your youthful spirit.

  • @townebarbers9068
    @townebarbers9068 Рік тому

    im so glad your still posting i love to watch your tube

  • @lumboyaz8558
    @lumboyaz8558 Рік тому

    YOU make me HAPPY! I'm so glad that you now have heat, as I really despise the cold as well!

  • @seanjohn83
    @seanjohn83 Рік тому

    Never seen your channel until today, but I think I love you!

  • @dianaleal5183
    @dianaleal5183 Рік тому +1

    So glad you had a nice thanksgiving with your friends. Keep warm and safe 😊🚐

  • @johnborges8231
    @johnborges8231 Рік тому

    The buddy heater is pretty clutch! Told ya 😎. My van is a no build because I have to put in a bunch of large stuff inside of it at times for work. But I like adventures so it also has to be slept in. That lil heater takes up very little space. Love that thing. Great video

  • @xstanadu
    @xstanadu Рік тому +1

    Luv your van lights ~ very cool ~ Hope the mice 🐁 don’t come knockin ‘ 😁🤣
    Nice to see such a pretty girl taking care of herself even out in the desert lifestyle !
    Be safe and Have Fun 😄

  • @Blessed302
    @Blessed302 Рік тому +1

    Awesome videos 💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜💜🤍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @feathersheathers4823
    @feathersheathers4823 Рік тому

    Your time in Quartzsite makes me think of my dad. I used to house sit for him while he went to Arizona for the winter. He loved Quartzsite especially. He’d make new friends and see friends from the previous year. I loved hearing about the music circles and the general B.S. sessions.:)

  • @Carleon.
    @Carleon. Рік тому +3

    GOOD MORNING ALYSSA! LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE IT IS INSPIRING TO ME AS YOU CONTINUE ON YOUR JOURNEY! STAY SAFE & STAY ALERT IN THIS WORLD! P.S. YOU ARE REALLY BEAUTIFUL & FINE 🥰😇

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves Рік тому +1

    Hi Alyssa I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed your self thank you as always for the video

  • @marquisjaquez1934
    @marquisjaquez1934 Рік тому

    Stay safe and warm! Love your videos, hope your enjoying this week's rain.

    • @marquisjaquez1934
      @marquisjaquez1934 Рік тому

      @allyssavanilla012. Your not the real Alyssa you scammer, get a job..

  • @mansoor3159
    @mansoor3159 Рік тому +3

    Hey!! Alyssa your videos are too too too comfort to watch and I really love your videos so so much you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 40K Subscribers very very soon!💫💖😭

    • @AlyssaVanilla
      @AlyssaVanilla  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment every video ☺️

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary757 Рік тому

    Red flickering lights (solar) under vehicle work to stop mice but not sure whether rats are also deterred.

  • @ZuriDsWellness
    @ZuriDsWellness Рік тому

    I really appreciate your minimal glam look, it's how make-up shld b worn. A+ 2 U. Kudos 👏🏽👍🏽🦋😘

  • @mastervoni1285
    @mastervoni1285 Рік тому +5

    Try recharging solar string lights around the vehicle 🚐 Rodents are nocturnal (move around at night) so if you put light around your vehicle they will avoid the light, hence stay away from your Van.

    • @stanb990
      @stanb990 8 місяців тому

      Nope
      Scarecrow at best

  • @carinapowered995
    @carinapowered995 Рік тому

    If you have budy heater on all night, you should leave one of your windows slightly open to get some fresh air coming in, glad you had company for Thanksgiving.

  • @elhuerro8982
    @elhuerro8982 Рік тому +1

    Be safe always be safe #1 of living in your vehicle always have your pepper spray just in case have fun never give up keep up the videos of no one watching just know you got someone watching I love the videos

  • @SilverTurtle65
    @SilverTurtle65 Рік тому

    Great having a heat source, the desert is unforgiving when it comes to cold nights. Stay warm.

  • @johnbroystonjr23
    @johnbroystonjr23 Рік тому

    Hey Alyssa Vanilla!!! Glad to see that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Be SAFE out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

  • @paulschiavone77
    @paulschiavone77 Рік тому

    All cleaned up from rolling in the dirt, you look incredible and also reminded me of SADE. Also remind you if you clean the solar panels you get more faster so I been told, give it a try let me know.

    • @paulschiavone77
      @paulschiavone77 Рік тому

      Thank you for reaching out to me. Your truly amazing 🤩 Your personality makes me hopeful one day to find a shining star to keep me warm inside as you do now on here for me! As a veteran with ptsd and social stresses like you do, I’m glad I found you. One can always dream right?

  • @comicmikesilverageadams8360

    I just love your videos, good luck this winter, looks fun

  • @karanaferreira
    @karanaferreira Рік тому

    I grow up in this van lol bringing me back! So many trips, this thing lasts forever

  • @Index-o1234
    @Index-o1234 Рік тому

    😂-Good grl!! That's the spirit.
    🤣-You are soo funny.

  • @glennbeattie6172
    @glennbeattie6172 Рік тому

    In my experience, black cat traps are the best for catching mice on the inside. I use a cheap string of walmart LED Christmas lights under my van to keep the mice out at night. Just lay them on the ground under the van, plug them in. Done. Mice don't like the light.

  • @stonetown9700
    @stonetown9700 Рік тому

    I just started my adventure. And you are my inspiration to do what feels right. Be friendly and cautious. But if you are true, good things will happen!

  • @wrdarling43
    @wrdarling43 Рік тому +1

    Hi Alyssa! Loved the video. I also use a small & the larger “Big buddy” heater in my very small house. I’ve watched a TON of videos of people testing them for carbon monoxide & None of them found any! (I do have a CO detector though. Also,I’m almost positive they have built in auto shut offs for low oxygen levels. My daughter & her wife also have a channel on YT called “Sam & Alyssa”. They’ve been doing it for a while & I love it!
    Stay safe & have a great Christmas. 🌸😎

  • @leahhatch9524
    @leahhatch9524 Рік тому +1

    Hey ! Before you park Also sprinkle cayenne pepper or other hot hot pepper everywhere on your parking space /tires.
    Home Depot sells a large can of black pepper oil spray for sniffy type creatures😂. Stay safe sweet pea.

  • @sahvaren
    @sahvaren Рік тому

    Im heading to Nomadland now in my van! :)

  • @sdrockrgirl
    @sdrockrgirl Рік тому

    Looks like a very good time!!

  • @dianeschmiane
    @dianeschmiane Рік тому +2

    Seems like such a nice bunch of people, happy belated Thanksgiving!

  • @rogerducharme994
    @rogerducharme994 Рік тому

    You're such a BEAUTIFUL person Allysa, great to hear that you are having a great time 🥰🥰🥰

  • @mercedese5507
    @mercedese5507 Рік тому

    Love watching your videos. Great job. I am here in Scottsdale, AZ

  • @brucealsaker5504
    @brucealsaker5504 Рік тому

    I have had a camper on a seasonal lake lot for 25 years and Bounce dryer sheets DO WORK for mice

  • @Buses2Bikes
    @Buses2Bikes Рік тому +1

    Dying to find out if the critters are foiled by your tire barriers. I've been lucky so far in that my bus is so high off the ground the critters haven't found a way in yet. A couple of spiders successfully infiltrated by they got annihilated before they could escape and report back to Critter Command.

  • @nothingspecific.8119
    @nothingspecific.8119 Рік тому +2

    Im a vanlifer, now in freezing upstate NY. Headed to the desert tomorrow! 🏜️
    No blizzards for me this year! By the way, I've seen many other vanlifers/ carlifers with mice in their vehicle! They suck!🤦

    • @christinakosier5474
      @christinakosier5474 Рік тому

      Why is that? Why would living in the vehicle be different than eating in your vehicle when you don't live in it in terms of attracting mice?

    • @allyssavanilla012.
      @allyssavanilla012. Рік тому

      Têxt mê on têlêgram ✍️👆

    • @christinakosier5474
      @christinakosier5474 Рік тому

      @@pmf822 for decades I've eaten in my car while I'm on the go. Somebody was saying that this happens in the desert or woods and that makes sense to me. I don't camp in the woods, desert or travel. I'm stationary doing my car camping.

  • @stevenbaker5099
    @stevenbaker5099 Рік тому

    I was thinking that landscape looked familiar (Quartzite). I am in Yuma, where the scenery is almost the same.

  • @carmenlo2391
    @carmenlo2391 Рік тому

    That’s awesome that u had an actual family dinner on thanksgiving 👍🏽💜

  • @joannaazar7396
    @joannaazar7396 Рік тому +1

    Alyssa I’m wishing you safe travels on your amazing journeys. ❤LV. Newark NewJersey ❤❤

  • @lavonnepruitt3905
    @lavonnepruitt3905 Рік тому

    You had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends! Nice new water bottles! Enjoy your dinner!

  • @geromesilva1262
    @geromesilva1262 Рік тому

    That wind tho! Happy Thanksgiving. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @josephpaul8911
    @josephpaul8911 Рік тому

    If you come to Portland Oregon, I’d love to park beside you and have some laughs. Cheers.

  • @thatsbrujaafrikana
    @thatsbrujaafrikana Рік тому

    I be so happy to see your videos post 💗 I love your channel and send you sooo much good energy and positive vibes 💗 May the Universe always meet your needs in a timely fashion, Miss Vanilla 💗 Asè OOO

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 Рік тому

    ROCKING THE SHORTS at the beginning of the video. Damn sticking mice. big big pizza buddy heater are amazing I have a small and big buddy. Happy Thanks giving 10 days ago Looking great talking about the water bottles. OMG did dirt and dust get in the food??

  • @sagebrush7202
    @sagebrush7202 Рік тому

    Hey I'm in Quartzsite too. Cool videos.

  • @CampingRuss
    @CampingRuss Рік тому +1

    Yeah, I just get a couple mouse traps put some peanut butter on it a little Mr. buddy heaters work fantastic, happy late Thanksgiving. That was nice that you were able to do that and have company. Ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out

  • @airwatts
    @airwatts Рік тому

    Awwww😇😇😇!!! Your vids always put a smile on my face😇! Blessings 2 U & your Community Young Lady from Michigan!!😇🙌🙌🙌!!!

  • @jllmechengr
    @jllmechengr Рік тому

    I hope you have a carbon monoxide detector as well, yes? I think that's a must-have if you're burning propane in an enclosed vehicle, even with a window cracked...?
    So how'd the flashing barrier work out?

  • @jamesorendorff2731
    @jamesorendorff2731 Рік тому +1

    Alyssa!!! So glad you had a great Thanksgiving ...nothing like a great celebration with new friends ❤️
    Yes, I too would recommend a cat ...those snap traps do the job...if your willing to remove the corpse in the morning ...or .... whatever
    I have to say ...if you don't mind
    You are really a very good looking young lady 🎶be safe out there
    Oh...Go Niners 🏈🤣

  • @kaikito7662
    @kaikito7662 Рік тому

    In-between " rolling around in the dirt " have a wonderful Christmas and a genuinely happy new year.

  • @MitchellTickle1962
    @MitchellTickle1962 Рік тому

    One solution for mice, rats, squirrels & other unwanted animals while traveling & living in your Van is ammonia in a spray bottle.
    Spray your tires & a bit around them on the ground.
    😊 No Mo Pests !
    First spraying order will be noticable, but after a while you yourself won't smell it, however it will deter the pest.

  • @NomadNurseLK
    @NomadNurseLK Рік тому

    I’m just starting out in my van a few weeks ago. I’ve waiting way too long to get out here. Hopefully I can join you in Quartzsite next year.

  • @Evelyn-uo8ss
    @Evelyn-uo8ss Рік тому

    Looks like you had a good Thanksgiving and love the water bottles. Looking forward to your next video. Stay Safe!

  • @seniormaninavan4335
    @seniormaninavan4335 Рік тому

    Call me old fashioned, but I use the wooden traps from dollar general or dollar tree, 4 to a pack. I put peanut butter in the slot and put a couple under the hood. Just don’t forget and drive off!

  • @Lulu5771
    @Lulu5771 Рік тому

    Yay. You got heat ! So happy for you !
    Question. What are your window covers? They look awesome!

  • @paulac7802
    @paulac7802 Рік тому

    I have seen people park on a tarp mice rats don't like walking on it you can try it. Good luck

  • @johndemaagd2952
    @johndemaagd2952 Рік тому

    I like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year

  • @mytranslucentreflections8995
    @mytranslucentreflections8995 Рік тому +2

    Yay Heat! Also, thank you for making me feel more confident in my choice of heater in my Yukon. If you can fit the buddy heater in your van and make it not seem too crowded for my comfort, the smaller butane one I just ordered should be fine in mine!

  • @ThatGirlLib
    @ThatGirlLib Рік тому

    I know it’s dusty where you’re at, but try to clean your solar panels once in awhile to keep them working their best. 👍🏼

    • @AlyssaVanilla
      @AlyssaVanilla  Рік тому +1

      I just cleaned them today! They were sooo dusty 😂

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn Рік тому +1

    Hopefully, your tire trick will keep the rats out of the van. You are part of a nice size community. I will 👀 you in the next one. ❤️ ❣️

  • @Lisa-kz7vw
    @Lisa-kz7vw Рік тому

    Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent it with people that it cosmetics cc cream is bomb I no longer wear foundation since discovering that year's ago.

  • @gordonbrooks4991
    @gordonbrooks4991 Рік тому

    I've heard someone say they used mint oil mixed with water to spray to keep mice away

  • @lovinglife4962
    @lovinglife4962 Рік тому

    🙋🏽‍♀️Hello Darling 🦃as always it’s really awesome to see you and so happy that you’re well 🙌🏽. Hello to everyone there and BLESSINGS to you all 💓💯💪🏽

  • @rickyhosford5020
    @rickyhosford5020 Рік тому

    Good video. Very nice group of folks out there. Maybe you could get some moth balls and scatter them around under the van. That might get rid of the mice problem. I throw some under my outside she'd and it seems to keep the pesky varmints away. Have a great time in Arizona.

  • @tomraw4893
    @tomraw4893 Рік тому

    I love your videos Alyssa

  • @portuguesehydrangea4818
    @portuguesehydrangea4818 Рік тому

    Steel wool helps keep mice away.

  • @johndemaagd2952
    @johndemaagd2952 Рік тому

    Alyssa I've been doing car life for over 3 years and I also did Van life for almost 2 years

  • @johndemaagd2952
    @johndemaagd2952 Рік тому

    You wear your makeup well Alyssa

  • @jamesgreenler8225
    @jamesgreenler8225 Рік тому

    I live in Quartzsite. What works best is spray with pine sol disinfectant They hate pinesol. Its that they hate pine oil

  • @ladynefertitibk
    @ladynefertitibk Рік тому

    That looked like fun. Glad you had a great Thanksgiving.

  • @pgcpo
    @pgcpo Рік тому

    I've heard putting a flashing light bar around the van keeps mice away

  • @GennieceSledge
    @GennieceSledge Рік тому

    Your solar panels...do you have a video where you showed setting them up etc?

  • @kevinr8431
    @kevinr8431 Рік тому

    that thumbnail really got me - gets you to click into the video

  • @annepinneyuvioo
    @annepinneyuvioo Рік тому

    I am glad you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @otisdickerson2991
    @otisdickerson2991 Рік тому

    I love your content!

  • @monicokee6502
    @monicokee6502 Рік тому

    Hope you had an great Turkey day ❤

  • @TexasRose684
    @TexasRose684 Рік тому

    Looked like a nice Thanksgiving! And the Boys beat the Colts 19-54, things have changed ! ⭐️

  • @MarleeDecember105
    @MarleeDecember105 Рік тому

    I dislike foundation as well. Which brand of CC cream do you use? I'd like to try it out.
    Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your door is fixed.

  • @FindingPeace65
    @FindingPeace65 Рік тому

    If you figure out where the mice are coming in at, fill that area with steal wool. They can't chew through that so they can't get in.

  • @christin1095
    @christin1095 Рік тому

    If you look in the engine on the wall that separates the engine and the front cab there's electric plugs sometimes that fall out and mice could get in there, are they still getting in?

  • @ctfamily8075
    @ctfamily8075 Рік тому

    This is my first time watching your video my first video to see of yours young lady please be safe much love and respect 😘

  • @skylasjourney
    @skylasjourney Рік тому

    one thing mice are not is lazy and they can jump very high and they are great problem solvers

  • @Emanual0607
    @Emanual0607 Рік тому

    Your videos are Awesome!!!

  • @BobbyLightBlue
    @BobbyLightBlue Рік тому

    I love moochers

  • @howdydo7320
    @howdydo7320 Рік тому

    I had a male cat who liked to eat mice & birds. I had 2 save the birds, but he can have the mice. Vet said it was good 4 him. He was a traveling cat since 6 weeks old.

  • @fishface6247
    @fishface6247 Рік тому

    The buddy heaters scare me but this made me feel a little better about them.

  • @turkey4957
    @turkey4957 Рік тому +1

    What a pleasant treat after that sickening encounter with the creep in the atv, I’m still shook by that video but I’m gonna try to get in a positive flow watching this much more pleasant video 😱😊

    • @Ellen-il6dk
      @Ellen-il6dk Рік тому

      Isn’t Quartzsite The area she was in when she was approached by that absolute for sure hands down serial killer or serial rapist?

  • @cowboys2824
    @cowboys2824 Рік тому

    Love the shirt I’m new to your channel